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First Look: John Lithgow Debuts as Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter Series

Official images alongside UK location shoots mark a production milestone with premiere estimates varying between 2026 and 2027.

Overview

  • The Wizarding World Direct account on X published the first official images of John Lithgow in full Albus Dumbledore costume, revealing the beard, half-moon glasses and robes.
  • Leaked photos and video place Lithgow filming on a beach at Kynance Cove in Cornwall, reflecting active on-location work in the UK following studio photography at Leavesden.
  • Witnesses cited by Metro UK described large cue cards with Latin phrases on set, prompting unverified theories about a new or expanded sea‑side sequence.
  • Some outlets reported additional on‑set images that appear to include Nicolas and Perenelle Flamel, though the context of the scene has not been confirmed.
  • HBO’s adaptation is structured as seven seasons led by showrunner Francesca Gardiner with director‑EP Mark Mylod and producers including J.K. Rowling, while timing remains unclear after a 2026 target from David Zaslav contrasted with reports pointing to 2027; early fan reaction to the images is mixed.